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April 29, 2018 No Responses

CAF Clears Nigeria over $30,000 Attempted Match Fixing

Ask South Africa to Apologise Confederation of African Football on Sunday said there was no evidence of any official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) being linked to an allegation of US$30,000 bribe. The Africa football governing body has therefore...

April 28, 2018 No Responses

Breaking! Diego Maradona Sacked

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was sacked at United Arab Emirates (UAE) first division club Fujairah SC on Friday, his lawyer Matias Morla confirmed on Saturday. After Fujairah SC failed to gain automatic promotion to the Arabian Gulf League (AGL)...

April 27, 2018 No Responses

Nostalgic Iniesta Leaves Barcelona after 22 years

It was tearful moment for Spain International and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta on Friday as he announced he was leaving the club after 22 years. He however underlined that he will not be moving to any other club in Europe....

April 26, 2018 No Responses

Arsenal 1 Atletico Madrid 1: Griezmann smuggles vital away goal for 10-man Atleti

Antoine Griezmann equalised eight minutes from time to grab a 1-1 draw and give 10-man Atletico Madrid the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Arsenal. An expectant Emirates Stadium enjoyed an early onslaught from the Gunners in Arsene Wenger&#...

April 25, 2018 No Responses

Champions League: Real Madrid snatch comeback win in Munich

Holders Real Madrid came from a goal down to snatch a precious 2-1 victory at wasteful Bayern Munich on Wednesday The result means the defending champions carry a considerable advantage into their Champions League semifinal second leg in Spain. Real,...

April 24, 2018 No Responses

Africa Tour: Roger Federer Shuns Nigeria Again

Tennis star, Roger Federer has again showed that Nigeria is not among the Africa countries that will be benefiting from his charity programme which is aimed at giving the African child quality education through sports. For the last 15 years,...

April 23, 2018 No Responses

Moses decides where he plays in Eagles – Rohr

Super Eagles Technical handler Gernor Rohr on Monday defended the use of Super Eagles forward Victor Moses in a position different from his usual role at Chelsea. The Nigerian international plays as a winger or wing-back on either flank for the Premier Leag...